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Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
Price tag $0.44

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1976 Current Rank
#2183 Last Week
#1714 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Thalia, Guardian of Thraben.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Thalia, Guardian of Thraben decks.

Arachne, Psionic Weaver Arachne, Psionic Weaver
+9% Synergy $1.00
Lightstall Inquisitor Lightstall Inquisitor
+6% Synergy $0.49
Emergency Eject Emergency Eject
+3% Synergy $0.15
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+2% Synergy $13.16
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+1% Synergy $3.81

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Thalia, Guardian of Thraben's abilities and overall game plan.

Vryn Wingmare Vryn Wingmare
+62% Synergy $0.11
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+61% Synergy $1.92
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+61% Synergy $0.61
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+54% Synergy $0.49
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+52% Synergy $1.02
Leonin Arbiter Leonin Arbiter
+51% Synergy $0.55
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+51% Synergy $0.51
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+48% Synergy $1.24
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+47% Synergy $1.04
Glowrider Glowrider
+41% Synergy $1.69

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Thalia, Guardian of Thraben decks.

Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+40% Synergy $0.10
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+40% Synergy $0.52
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+35% Synergy $9.60
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+35% Synergy $10.41
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+26% Synergy $0.23
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+24% Synergy $1.84
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+14% Synergy $45.59
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+4% Synergy $0.96
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $1.28
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-10% Synergy $3.26

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+37% Synergy $13.36
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+8% Synergy $103.74
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+7% Synergy $669.19
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+4% Synergy $95.44
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+3% Synergy $37.00
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $77.64
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-3% Synergy $34.30
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $82.60
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $50.22

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Thalia, Guardian of Thraben's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+41% Synergy $0.45
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+37% Synergy $0.19
Tithe Taker Tithe Taker
+36% Synergy $0.22
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+32% Synergy $0.28
Hushwing Gryff Hushwing Gryff
+32% Synergy $0.35
Imposing Sovereign Imposing Sovereign
+32% Synergy $0.36
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+31% Synergy $6.98
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+30% Synergy $0.71
Reidane, God of the Worthy Valkmira, Protector's Shield Reidane, God of the Worthy
+30% Synergy $0.35
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+28% Synergy $3.22
Kataki, War's Wage Kataki, War's Wage
+28% Synergy $1.55
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+28% Synergy $4.83
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+27% Synergy $16.56
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+27% Synergy $0.33
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+26% Synergy $1.22
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+25% Synergy $16.43
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+24% Synergy $4.83
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+24% Synergy $5.64
Doorkeeper Thrull Doorkeeper Thrull
+24% Synergy $0.61
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+23% Synergy $1.14
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+22% Synergy $3.06
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+22% Synergy $2.34
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+22% Synergy $0.19
Strict Proctor Strict Proctor
+22% Synergy $0.38
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+21% Synergy $0.86
Sanctum Prelate Sanctum Prelate
+21% Synergy $1.18
Tocatli Honor Guard Tocatli Honor Guard
+21% Synergy $0.24
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+20% Synergy $21.61
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+19% Synergy $0.28
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+19% Synergy $20.03
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+19% Synergy $0.16
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+19% Synergy $0.66
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+19% Synergy $0.70
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+17% Synergy $8.40
Spelltithe Enforcer Spelltithe Enforcer
+16% Synergy $2.96
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+15% Synergy $4.17
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+15% Synergy $3.85
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+14% Synergy $2.46
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+14% Synergy $0.13
Phyrexian Censor Phyrexian Censor
+14% Synergy $0.18
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+14% Synergy $0.22
Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+14% Synergy $0.93
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+12% Synergy $37.50
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+11% Synergy $0.71
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+10% Synergy $4.57
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+10% Synergy $28.81
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+9% Synergy $5.86
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+7% Synergy $0.23
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+6% Synergy $0.57
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+6% Synergy $0.29

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Thalia, Guardian of Thraben safe.

Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+28% Synergy $0.40
Silence Silence
+15% Synergy $6.89
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+12% Synergy $0.43
Calamity's Wake Calamity's Wake
+10% Synergy $0.09
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+9% Synergy $2.29
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+9% Synergy $0.48
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+5% Synergy $0.13
Condemn Condemn
+4% Synergy $0.11
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+4% Synergy $0.42
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+3% Synergy $3.24
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.23
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+3% Synergy $6.73
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+3% Synergy $0.78
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+3% Synergy $0.26
Reprieve Reprieve
+2% Synergy $1.20
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+1% Synergy $0.51
Get Lost Get Lost
+1% Synergy $4.90
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.25
Disenchant Disenchant
-2% Synergy $0.17
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-3% Synergy $0.86
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-4% Synergy $17.03
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-4% Synergy $1.70
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-4% Synergy $2.37
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-4% Synergy $4.94
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-7% Synergy $4.91
Ephemerate Ephemerate
-7% Synergy $3.60
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $0.73
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-11% Synergy $8.12
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-12% Synergy $0.38

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Thalia, Guardian of Thraben's game plan and control the board.

Armageddon Armageddon
+19% Synergy $17.45
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+14% Synergy $0.14
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+8% Synergy $5.77
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+8% Synergy $0.26
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+5% Synergy $1.96
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+4% Synergy $2.26
Ravages of War Ravages of War
+4% Synergy $18.66
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+3% Synergy $1.24
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+3% Synergy $0.14
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+2% Synergy $1.34
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+2% Synergy $1.74
Split Up Split Up
+2% Synergy $3.12
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.60
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+1% Synergy $0.79
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.38
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
0% Synergy $0.35
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-1% Synergy $9.90
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
-1% Synergy $0.77
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-2% Synergy $0.41
Martial Coup Martial Coup
-2% Synergy $0.21
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $4.03
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-3% Synergy $1.32
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-8% Synergy $0.29
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-9% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Damping Sphere Damping Sphere
+24% Synergy $0.41
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+16% Synergy $0.57
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+15% Synergy $0.89
Aether Vial Aether Vial
+15% Synergy $3.98
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+13% Synergy $12.48
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+13% Synergy $0.65
Sphere of Resistance Sphere of Resistance
+13% Synergy $5.57
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+12% Synergy $1.73
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+11% Synergy $9.37
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+10% Synergy $42.43
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+7% Synergy $1.14
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+7% Synergy $2.55
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+5% Synergy $3.48
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+5% Synergy $20.08
Weathered Runestone Weathered Runestone
+5% Synergy $0.21
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+5% Synergy $5.44
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+4% Synergy $4.87
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+3% Synergy $5.11
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $32.79
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+1% Synergy $35.57
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+1% Synergy $1.13
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
0% Synergy $1.88
Buster Sword Buster Sword
-2% Synergy $35.22
Shadowspear Shadowspear
-2% Synergy $34.22
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.26
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-10% Synergy $5.28
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-13% Synergy $3.60
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $4.54
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-16% Synergy $3.12
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-24% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Thalia, Guardian of Thraben's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+32% Synergy $0.47
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+31% Synergy $0.34
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+28% Synergy $0.60
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+27% Synergy $3.09
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+26% Synergy $0.08
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+21% Synergy $3.61
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+14% Synergy $6.05
Stony Silence Stony Silence
+11% Synergy $3.08
Suppression Field Suppression Field
+10% Synergy $0.93
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+7% Synergy $0.54
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+7% Synergy $0.22
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+6% Synergy $4.35
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+5% Synergy $0.19
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+5% Synergy $0.47
Kismet Kismet
+5% Synergy $10.75
Always Watching Always Watching
+4% Synergy $1.37
Land Tax Land Tax
+2% Synergy $20.79
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+2% Synergy $0.42
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+1% Synergy $0.47
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $4.01
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-1% Synergy $1.54
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-1% Synergy $5.68
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-2% Synergy $1.52
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
-3% Synergy $10.34
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-4% Synergy $24.73
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-9% Synergy $4.71
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-9% Synergy $1.25

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Thalia, Guardian of Thraben to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+11% Synergy $1.00
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+3% Synergy $6.96

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+21% Synergy $0.64
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+19% Synergy $0.18
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+18% Synergy $18.89
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+14% Synergy $0.22
Wasteland Wasteland
+12% Synergy $20.31
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+7% Synergy $3.53
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+7% Synergy $12.11
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+6% Synergy $0.35
Tectonic Edge Tectonic Edge
+6% Synergy $0.20
War Room War Room
+5% Synergy $2.85
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+5% Synergy $0.49
Rishadan Port Rishadan Port
+5% Synergy $5.17
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+4% Synergy $4.66
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.09
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $41.89
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.40
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $7.45
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+4% Synergy $0.89
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+4% Synergy $0.17
Shefet Dunes Shefet Dunes
+4% Synergy $0.18
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+2% Synergy $0.12
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+2% Synergy $0.19
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+1% Synergy $16.80
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+1% Synergy $0.85
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+1% Synergy $7.88
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
0% Synergy $0.16
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-2% Synergy $35.89
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-4% Synergy $0.23
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-4% Synergy $0.51
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.15
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-6% Synergy $6.80
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $2.59
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-17% Synergy $0.32

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+6% Synergy $26.29
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $65.92
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+3% Synergy $39.82
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.15
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.21
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-10% Synergy $20.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-19% Synergy $0.52

Lands

The mana base foundation for Thalia, Guardian of Thraben decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+17% Synergy $3.18
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+15% Synergy $4.17
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+6% Synergy $0.55
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+5% Synergy $8.81
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $23.61
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+4% Synergy $26.74
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+4% Synergy $40.36
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $34.92
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.23
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $13.93
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $30.82
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+2% Synergy $0.33
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+2% Synergy $1.74
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.07
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.25
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.06
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-4% Synergy $1.70
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.15
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-10% Synergy $0.21

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